Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 15, 2022 Sheriff Koutoujian attends White House event marking the passage of The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act ASHINGTON – Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian joined leaders from across the nation at the White House Monday, July 11 as President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. marked the passage of The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The legislation was passed W in June following mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas. “The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is a crucially important piece of legislation. The bill provides for an enhanced review process for those under the age of 21 seeking to purchase firearms, Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net while also providing new resources for critical community- and school-based public safety initiatives. In addition, it clarifies who must register as federally licensed firearm dealers,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “I want to thank President Biden, Senators Chris Murphy and John Cornyn, and all those who worked tirelessly to craft and pass this bill. And though work remains to be done, I believe this legislation represents meaningful action in efforts to improve safety in our communities, our homes and our schools.” In addition to the items listed above, the legislation: Adds convicted domestic violence abusers in dating relationships to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Creates federal straw purchasing and trafficking criminal offenses. Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian, Norwood Police Chief William Brooks and IACP Deputy Executive Director Terrence Cunningham (former Wellesley, Mass. Police Chief) attended a White House event marking the passage of The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act on Monday, July 11, 2022. Establishes funding for the creation and establishment of extreme risk protection order systems, as well as mental health, drug and veteran courts. Provides funding to exEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 64 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! pand mental health services in schools. Invests resources to help institute safety measures for schools, including training for school personnel. Summer is Here!
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